Things parents say are often handed down through generations, right? A classic one is 'It’s like Blackpool illuminations in ‘ere' when too many lights have been left on. This is a comical observation, whereas 'I don’t care who started it' might have a little more impact on a child who feels wronged.
You are not a bad parent if you’ve used, or are using, these sayings. After your introduction to matrescence, the level of parenting continues to kick up a notch, and it’s natural to parent how we were raised, with a parenting style almost - it’s what we know. After all, keeping a tiny human alive and navigating the mental load is a full-time job itself, but if you saw this headline and clicked on it, then maybe you’re part of the generation wanting to break some parenting cycles.
